China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength

China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.

Coronavirus cases top 40 million worldwide

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.

Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution

14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.

Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle COVID-19 surge

Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.

Jaguars working remotely following positive COVID-19 test

The Jaguars said Saturday that a practice squad player has tested positive for the coronavirus. The initial result was confirmed by a second test Friday evening.

Mayor London Breed says SFUSD needs to focus on reopening schools, not renaming

“I’ve been really frustrated about what I see happening with our children in San Francisco,” said Mayor London Breed as she attended a midday event in the city.

Ready to fly? Airline industry celebrates significant study on COVID spread

The airline industry is celebrating the result of a significant and substantial scientific study looking at the risk of contracting coronavirus while on airliners.

Married for 60 years, couple's seven-month COVID separation ends with tearful reunion

For one elderly couple, COVID-19 restrictions meant spending the last seven months apart. But now they're together again, and their emotional reunion will bring you to tears.

Napa County looks to allow more indoor activities

Napa County could soon let restaurants, gyms and houses of worship resume indoor services.

San Francisco institution House of Prime Rib reopens to indoor diners

The 'non-stuffy' fine dining experience of House of Prime Rib is part of the fabric of San Francisco. The institution has reopened for limited indoor dining, but reservations are booked.

COVID compliance team plans to visit San Mateo Co. businesses Monday

Pacifica Beach Yoga in San Mateo County promotes hot yoga on its window front. In recent weeks, it's become a hotbed of controversy with numerous complaints of indoor operations going on for months.

Ad campaign urges visitors to return to the Bay Area

A multi-media advertising campaign, placed on travel oriented media venues, is already running locally, regionally, statewide and nationally.